In pics: Faces behind controversial ‘India’s Got Latent’ episode alongside Ranveer Allahbadia

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Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

  • Maharashtra Cyber Cell filed a case against ‘India’s Got Latent’ over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on the show that sparked widespread outrage online.

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A massive outrage was triggered, leading to strong reactions from various industry bodies that condemned Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on India’s Got Latent, calling them "abhorrent" and "disrespectful" to societal and family values. Maharashtra Cyber Cell said that 30-40 people have been booked in connection with the case.
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Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

A massive outrage was triggered, leading to strong reactions from various industry bodies that condemned Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent, calling them “abhorrent” and “disrespectful” to societal and family values. Maharashtra Cyber Cell said that 30-40 people have been booked in connection with the case.

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Allahbadia, known for his YouTube channel BeerBiceps, issued a public apology following the uproar. In a video shared on his X account, he acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and insensitive. He admitted that the remark was not only inappropriate but also lacked humour. Allahbadia also stated that comedy was not his forte and expressed regret over his lapse in judgment. "My comment wasn't just inappropriate, it wasn't even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry," Allahbadia said.(Instagram/@beerbiceps)
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Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

Allahbadia, known for his YouTube channel BeerBiceps, issued a public apology following the uproar. In a video shared on his X account, he acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and insensitive. He admitted that the remark was not only inappropriate but also lacked humour. Allahbadia also stated that comedy was not his forte and expressed regret over his lapse in judgment. “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, I am just here to say sorry,” Allahbadia said.(Instagram/@beerbiceps)

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Samay Raina, a standup comedian, YouTuber, and chess enthusiast, has come under scrutiny after the Mumbai police contacted him and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday for an inquiry regarding the latter’s controversial question on India’s Got Latent, a show hosted by Raina on YouTube. Raina is currently on an international tour across Canada and the United States for his standup show Samay Raina Unfiltered. He performed in Seattle on February 9 and has shows scheduled until March 16.(Instagram/Samay Raina)
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Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

Samay Raina, a standup comedian, YouTuber, and chess enthusiast, has come under scrutiny after the Mumbai police contacted him and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on Tuesday for an inquiry regarding the latter’s controversial question on India’s Got Latent, a show hosted by Raina on YouTube. Raina is currently on an international tour across Canada and the United States for his standup show Samay Raina Unfiltered. He performed in Seattle on February 9 and has shows scheduled until March 16.(Instagram/Samay Raina)

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Apoorva Mukhija, who has faced backlash for her crass remarks on the roast show, visited Khar Police Station with her lawyer on Wednesday after being summoned by Mumbai Police to record her statement in the case. Social media content creator Apoorva Mukhija, widely known as Rebel Kid or Kaleshi Aurat, gained popularity through her Instagram reels and videos.(Instagram/The Rebel Kid)
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Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST

Apoorva Mukhija, who has faced backlash for her crass remarks on the roast show, visited Khar Police Station with her lawyer on Wednesday after being summoned by Mumbai Police to record her statement in the case. Social media content creator Apoorva Mukhija, widely known as Rebel Kid or Kaleshi Aurat, gained popularity through her Instagram reels and videos.(Instagram/The Rebel Kid)

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Comedian Jaspreet Singh’s joke about Kerala on the same episode of India’s Got Latent sparked outrage, which was initially overshadowed by the larger controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments but later gained traction online. Many people found the joke offensive and demeaning. A clip of Jaspreet Singh mocking Kerala has gone viral on X, where he is now receiving massive hate from Malayalis.(Instagram/Jaspreet Singh)
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Comedian Jaspreet Singh’s joke about Kerala on the same episode of India’s Got Latent sparked outrage, which was initially overshadowed by the larger controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments but later gained traction online. Many people found the joke offensive and demeaning. A clip of Jaspreet Singh mocking Kerala has gone viral on X, where he is now receiving massive hate from Malayalis.(Instagram/Jaspreet Singh)

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Mumbai Police on Tuesday also questioned popular content creator Ashish Chanchlani and recorded his statement as part of its inquiry into the controversial ‘joke’ made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent.(Instagram/Ashish Chanchlani)
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Mumbai Police on Tuesday also questioned popular content creator Ashish Chanchlani and recorded his statement as part of its inquiry into the controversial ‘joke’ made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent.(Instagram/Ashish Chanchlani)

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